Customer Service The City's customer service counters at the Civic Centre are operating the regular hours of 8.30am – 4.30pm weekdays.
Visitors are required sign in using the SafeWA app or manual contact register.
Community members can also contact the City via phone on 9272 0622, email mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au or send a message via Facebook.
Events and Community Engagement The Family Favourites with Perth Symphony Orchestra event originally scheduled for Saturday 6 February has been rescheduled to Friday 12 March at Pat O'Hara Reserve, Morley.
Libraries Morley Library, Bayswater Library and Maylands Library are all open.
Visitors are required to sign in using the SafeWA app or manual contact register.
Library activities and events such as Storytime, Rhymetime and eLearning sessions will recommence on Monday 15 February.
Contact the libraries by phoning 9272 0980.
Bayswater Waves and The RISE Bayswater Waves and The RISE are open.
All facilities and programs will return to normal from Sunday 14 February, except Learn to Swim classes at Bayswater Waves.
The Learn to Swim program will resume Monday 15 February.
Visit www.bayswaterwaves.com.au for further information and bookings.
With the safety of our members and staff in mind, we’ll be regularly cleaning and sanitising all equipment and following strict social distancing guidelines.
Visitors are required to sign in using the SafeWA app or manual contact register.
For more information about The RISE visit https://bayswaterrecreation.com.au/rise/
The City's community centres in Bayswater and Morley are open and activities will resume from Monday 15 February.
Podiatry services and hairdressing are available.
Visitors are required to sign in using the SafeWA app or manual contact register and observe social distancing requirements.
Contact registers at local businesses The City’s Environmental Health Officers will support the State Government by checking contact registers at local businesses are kept up-to-date in line with State Government’s requirements.
Golf courses Maylands Peninsula Golf Course and Embleton Golf Course are open.
Visitors are required to sign in using the SafeWA app or manual contact register.
Waste collection services Bin collections will continue as normal.
Council and other meetings Meetings have resumed in-person.will resume in-person observing social distancing and hygiene requirements.
Attendees are required to sign in using the SafeWA app or manual contact register.
Deputations
If you wish to provide a deputation, please put it in writing and email it to mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au by 1pm the day of the relevant meeting. If you wish to present verbally, please contact us. Find out about Deputations here.
Public Question Time
Public Question Time submissions must be submitted in writing to mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au by 1pm the day of the relevant meeting and will be read and answers provided after the meeting. Find out about Public Question Time here.
If you wish to listen to the audio recordings of any Council Meetings you can do so here.
The City's budget In June 2020, Council adopted a budget that will deliver $31 million in works to help stimulate the local economy without increasing rates.
Find out more here.
Justice of the Peace RAJWA's Justice of the Peace Service, hosted by the City, is currently unavailable.
Search for a Justice of the Peace in your area here.
Working from home If you're temporarily working from home because of the Coronavirus and your normal work place is not at home, you do not need a home office registration from the City.
A home office registration is required for people who are self-employed and work from home on a permanent basis. A home office registration is free and can be obtained by completing and submitting the home office registration form to the City via the link below:
https://www.bayswater.wa.gov.au/development/business/business-approvals,-permits-and-guidelines/home-based-businesses
Home occupations and home businesses which entail customers coming to your property (eg. a home beauty business) still require planning approval. For further information please contact the City's Development Approvals on 9272 0921.
Rangers and Security The City's Rangers and Security team are operating as usual.
For the City's Ranger and Security please contact 9272 0972 during business hours:
For the City's 24/7 Security Watch service please call toll free 1300 360 333.
For enquiries regarding Graffiti please call 9272 0622 during office hours and 1300 360 333 after hours.
Playgrounds, skateparks, barbeques, sports courts and community exercise equipment All playgrounds, community exercise equipment, barbeques, picnic areas, skateparks and tennis and basketball courts in the City of Bayswater are open.
Financial Hardship Policy The City’s COVID Advisory Committee recently recommended Council adopt a Financial Hardship Policy that recognises the financial stress facing vulnerable ratepayers and provides flexibility in the payment of rates and service charges. The policy is part of the City’s longer term strategy to assist ratepayers and debtors who experience financial hardship. Find out more.
Mental Health and Community Support, Mental Health and Community Support